Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 Conferred by President Droupadi Murmu

Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on eminent scientists at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The awards recognise outstanding and inspiring contributions in science, technology, and innovation, highlighting India’s growing focus on research-driven development.

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Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 Conferred by President Droupadi Murmu

National Science Awards Across Four Categories

This was the second edition of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar. A total of 24 awards were presented across four categories, designed on the lines of the Padma awards.

The four categories are:

• Vigyan Ratna
• Vigyan Shri
• Vigyan Yuva
• Vigyan Team

The awards recognise excellence across 13 scientific domains, including:

• Physics and Chemistry
• Biological Sciences and Medicine
• Engineering and Technology
• Agriculture and Environmental Science
• Atomic Energy and Space Science

Vigyan Ratna Awarded Posthumously

The Vigyan Ratna, the highest honour under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, was awarded posthumously to eminent physicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar.

He was recognised for his lifetime achievements, pioneering work in cosmology, and his contribution to science communication, reflecting the award’s emphasis on long-term scientific impact.

Diverse Excellence Across Fields and Age Groups

• Vigyan Shri: Awarded to eight scientists for distinguished contributions in fields such as agricultural science, atomic energy, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, and space technology.
• Vigyan Yuva: Fourteen young scientists were honoured for promising work in physics, medicine, earth science, and technological innovation.
• Vigyan Team: Conferred on the CSIR-led Aroma Mission team for collective contributions to agricultural science and rural livelihoods.

The wide distribution of awards highlights inclusivity across disciplines, age groups, and collaborative research.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is India’s highest civilian recognition in science and technology
• The awards are presented annually in four categories
• Total awards in 2025: 24
• Covers 13 scientific domains, including atomic energy and space science
• Modelled on the Padma awards framework
• Vigyan Ratna 2025 was awarded posthumously to Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

Question & Answer

Q1. Who conferred the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Minister of Science and Technology
(c) President of India
(d) Vice President of India
Answer: President of India

Q2. Where was the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 ceremony held?
(a) Vigyan Bhavan
(b) Parliament House
(c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
(d) India Habitat Centre
Answer: Rashtrapati Bhavan

Q3. Which is the highest category under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
(a) Vigyan Shri
(b) Vigyan Yuva
(c) Vigyan Team
(d) Vigyan Ratna
Answer: Vigyan Ratna

Q4. The Vigyan Ratna award in 2025 was conferred posthumously on whom?
(a) C. V. Raman
(b) Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
(c) Homi J. Bhabha
(d) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

Q5. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is modelled on which award framework?
(a) Bharat Ratna
(b) Padma Awards
(c) Sahitya Akademi Awards
(d) National Film Awards
Answer: Padma Awards

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